Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Business launches the second edition of “Orange Business Talks” at CAISEC ’25, highlighting cybersecurity and emerging tech to support digital transformation. Featuring expert Greg van der Gaast, the initiative reinforces Orange’s commitment to empowering secure, innovative business growth in the region.
Bangladesh’s mobile financial services transactions are projected to exceed Tk 25 lakh crore by 2025, reflecting the rapid growth of digital financial services. The Bangladesh Bank has upgraded its RTGS system and is working on a mobile interoperability platform to further enhance financial accessibility and security.
Pakistan launches a new platform to boost digital trade and regional business connectivity, supporting e-commerce growth and regional integration through digital corridors.
HPE, in collaboration with AMD and alfanar, has expanded its ‘Saudi Made’ server lineup with the launch of ProLiant DL365 and DL385 Gen11 servers in Riyadh. The new AMD EPYC-powered models support Vision 2030, delivering high performance, scalability, energy efficiency, and security while fostering female workforce training and innovation.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has enhanced its Real Property Regulations and launched AccessRP, a unified digital platform, to support growth in the real estate sector. These initiatives aim to attract local and foreign investment, improve customer experience, and reinforce ADGM’s position as a business-friendly environment.
ICAEW and UAE Banks Federation have partnered to guide companies through the UAE’s evolving digital assets landscape, with a focus on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The collaboration emphasizes the UAE’s leadership in financial innovation, the importance of cybersecurity, and the need for standardized accounting practices to ensure secure, compliant digital integration.
DataVolt has signed a multi-year partnership with Supermicro to enhance AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the US. This collaboration will deliver ultra-dense GPU platforms and rack systems for DataVolt’s hyperscale AI campuses, contributing to the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a global tech and innovation hub.
TeamLab Borderless Jeddah marks a significant cultural milestone as Saudi Arabia’s first permanent digital art museum. By integrating interactive, evolving artworks within a heritage site, it exemplifies the Ministry of Culture’s initiative to blend tradition with contemporary creativity. This innovative space supports Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to empower the creative sector and position the Kingdom as a global hub for art and technology.
HCLSoftware has committed to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 by launching its Total Experience platform, aiming to drive digital transformation in the kingdom. The platform focuses on AI, IoT, and digital infrastructure, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s technological goals and promoting empowerment of women in tech.
Pakistan’s telecom and digital sectors face a growing cybersecurity threat, with 720 malware attacks, 550 phishing incidents, and significant activity from APT groups like Gamaredon and Lazarus. These attacks target critical infrastructure, urging enhanced security measures to protect the country’s digital economy and national security.